Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix B600 vs PowerShot SX520 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix B600 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Specs

Coolpix B600

  • Introduced in January 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 121.6 x 81.5 x 99.2mm³ (4.8″ x 3.2″ x 3.9″)
  • 500g (16.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX520 HS

  • Introduced in July 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.4-6.0
  • No WiFi
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX520 HS

Coolpix B600 vs PowerShot SX520 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix B600 a better choice

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX520 HS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 6400 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Longer battery life (3, photos)

280 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B600 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix B600 scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX520 HS
Auto Focus points (4)

1 9
Weighs less (2)

500g
(16.1 oz.)		 442g
(14.3 oz.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX520 HS are the faster and more accurate auto focus and the lower weight than the Coolpix B600.

Yields 6 points for the PowerShot SX520 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix B600

PowerShot SX520 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar size

983cm³ 901cm³
Nikon Coolpix B600 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix B600 and PowerShot SX520 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix B600

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

15
6

We recommend Nikon Coolpix B600 as better choice.